Press Release

Date: 15-Aug-23

PACRA Assigns Star Ranking To Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund
1-Year

Rating Details Rating Type Star Ranking
Fund Category Islamic Asset Allocation
Total Fund In Category 12
Performance Period 1-Year
Dissemination Date Current (15-Aug-23) Previous (10-Feb-23)
Ranking 5-Star 5-Star

Rating Rationale

During FY23 the KSE-30 and KSE-100 index declined by -7.39% and -0.21% whereas KMI-30 improved by ~2.88%. The overall market declined due to numerous economic challenges, delays in the resumption of the IMF program, a growing fiscal deficit, soaring inflation, and increase in the policy rate. PACRA ranked funds comprise of two funds among the universe of twelve funds. The category average showed a positive return of ~6.05%. While top performing fund in 1-Year of the category showed a return of ~17.46%. Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund ranked 5 Star. Total return of Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund in 1-year is ~15.17% against the stock market return of 2.88%. The Fund always managed to handle the redemption pressure by retaining enough liquidity in the form of cash. The Fund generates income by investing ~57.59% in Sukuks, ~25.57% in Ijara Sukuk whereas ~14.11% in Cash at the end Jun'23. The Fund invested ~28.89% in AA+, ~25.60% in Govt Sec./AAA, ~21.38% in A+, ~7.42% in A-, ~6.79% in A, ~3.02% in AA, ~2.91% in AA-, ~1.25% in BBB+ and remaining was invested in others at the end Jun'23.


Regulatory Disclosures Analyst Applicable Criteria Related Research
Madiha Sohail
madiha.sohail@pacra.com
+92-42-35869504
www.pacra.com

Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jun-22

Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Feb-23

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Press Release

Date: 15-Aug-23

PACRA Assigns Star Ranking To Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund
3-Year

Rating Details Rating Type Star Ranking
Fund Category Islamic Asset Allocation
Total Fund In Category 12
Performance Period 3-Year
Dissemination Date Current (15-Aug-23) Previous (10-Feb-23)
Ranking 5-Star 5-Star

Rating Rationale

During 3-year the overall market declined due to numerous economic challenges, delays in the resumption of the IMF program, a growing fiscal deficit, soaring inflation, and increase in the policy rate. PACRA ranked funds comprise of two funds among the universe of twelve funds. The category average showed a return of ~17.6%. While top performing fund in 3-Year of the category showed a return of ~40%. Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund ranked 5 Star. Total return of Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund in 3-year is ~37.11% which is in line with the stock market return of 28.64%. The Fund generates income by investing ~57.59% in Sukuks, ~25.57% in Ijara Sukuk and ~14.11% in Cash at the end Jun'23. The Fund always managed to handle the redemption pressure by retaining enough liquidity in the form of cash. The Fund invested ~28.89% in AA+, ~25.60% in Govt Sec./AAA, ~21.38% in A+, ~7.42% in A-, ~6.79% in A, ~3.02% in AA, ~2.91% in AA-, ~1.25% in BBB+ rated entities and remaining was invested in others at the end Jun'23.


Regulatory Disclosures Analyst Applicable Criteria Related Research
Madiha Sohail
madiha.sohail@pacra.com
+92-42-35869504
www.pacra.com

Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jun-22

Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Feb-23

Disclaimer This press release is being transmitted for the sole purpose of dissemination through print/electronic media. The press release may be used in full or in part without changing the meaning or context thereof with due credit to PACRA. The primary function of PACRA is to evaluate the capacity and willingness of an entity to honor its obligations. Our ratings reflect an independent, professional and impartial assessment of the risks associated with a particular instrument or an entity. PACRA opinion is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, in as much as it does not comment on the security's market price or suitability for a particular investor.
Press Release

Date: 15-Aug-23

PACRA Assigns Star Ranking To Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund
5-Year

Rating Details Rating Type Star Ranking
Fund Category Islamic Asset Allocation
Total Fund In Category 12
Performance Period 5-Year
Dissemination Date Current (15-Aug-23) Previous (10-Feb-23)
Ranking 4-Star 4-Star

Rating Rationale

During 5-year the overall market declined due to numerous economic challenges, delays in the resumption of the IMF program, a growing fiscal deficit, soaring inflation, and increase in the policy rate. PACRA ranked funds comprise of two funds among the universe of twelve funds. The category average showed a return of ~1.38%. While top performing fund in 5-Year of the category showed a return of ~28.6%. Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund ranked 4 Star. Total return of Faysal Islamic Asset Allocation Fund in 5-year is ~22.45%. The year 2020 was a year of severe distress which impacted the stock market significantly with negative returns of -0.44%. Resultantly, the year also impacted the Fund's return which is also evident from 3-Years cumulative returns. The Fund generates income by investing ~57.59% in Sukuks, ~25.57% in Ijara Sukuk whereas ~14.11% in Cash at the end Jun'23. The Fund always managed to handle the redemption pressure by retaining enough liquidity in the form of cash. The Fund invested ~28.89% in AA+, ~25.60% in Govt Sec./AAA, ~21.38% in A+, ~7.42% in A-, ~6.79% in A, ~3.02% in AA, ~2.91% in AA-, ~1.25% in BBB+ rated entities and remaining was invested in others at the end Jun'23.


Regulatory Disclosures Analyst Applicable Criteria Related Research
Madiha Sohail
madiha.sohail@pacra.com
+92-42-35869504
www.pacra.com

Assessment Framework | Performance Ranking | Jun-22

Sector Study | Mutual Funds | Feb-23

Disclaimer This press release is being transmitted for the sole purpose of dissemination through print/electronic media. The press release may be used in full or in part without changing the meaning or context thereof with due credit to PACRA. The primary function of PACRA is to evaluate the capacity and willingness of an entity to honor its obligations. Our ratings reflect an independent, professional and impartial assessment of the risks associated with a particular instrument or an entity. PACRA opinion is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, in as much as it does not comment on the security's market price or suitability for a particular investor.